Marseille Thrashes Le Havre 5-1 in Ligue 1 Opener for 2025

Olympique de Marseille began 2025 with a bang, crushing Le Havre AC 5-1 at the Stade Vélodrome in their first Ligue 1 match of the year.

Roberto De Zerbi’s side put on a dazzling display for their home supporters, dominating the struggling visitors from start to finish. The hosts’ high-energy approach and well-executed passing patterns proved too much for Le Havre to handle.

Valentin Rongier opened the scoring with a precise finish, setting the tone for Marseille’s commanding performance. Bilal Nadir doubled the lead with a spectacular goal off the post, while Neal Maupay added a third before halftime with a well-placed header.

The second half saw Marseille continue their offensive onslaught, with Mason Greenwood providing an assist for the fourth goal. Le Havre managed a consolation goal, but it did little to dampen the hosts’ spirits as they cruised to a comfortable victory.

This win narrows the gap between Marseille and league leaders PSG to seven points, with the Parisians absent from this round due to their participation in the Trophée des Champions in Qatar.

Key Performers

Quentin Merlin stood out for Marseille with two assists, while Bilal Nadir impressed on his second start with his first professional goal. Valentin Rongier’s opening goal and overall performance demonstrated his growing importance to De Zerbi’s system.

For Le Havre, Ilyes Housni showed promise with some dangerous runs, but the team’s defensive frailties were ultimately their undoing.

Marseille’s emphatic victory sets a positive tone for their 2025 campaign as they look to challenge for the Ligue 1 title.